Each time we fuel up our vehicles, we get a little whiff of gasoline, so the smell is very familiar. There shouldn’t be any gasoline smell in or around your vehicle when you are away from the ga...
Let’s review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel economy. Bottom line – the better you maintain your vehicle, the less fuel you will use. It all adds up in a big way...
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Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Marshalltown vehicles with this new type of engine?Big '8' Tyre & Auto Centers Answer:GDI s...
I’d like to give you a quick overview of the fuel system. It starts with the fuel tank. The fuel pump is located inside the tank and pumps fuel out to the engine. Somewhere alo...
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Big '8' Tyre & Auto Centers Tech Question:I was driving on a local Marshalltown road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it star...
Let’s review some things that Marshalltown drivers can do to improve fuel economy. Bottom line, the better you maintain your vehicle, the less fuel you will use. It all adds up in a b...
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Most Marshalltown residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Marshalltown from th...
There are a lot of misconceptions about fuel grades – and by fuel grades I mean the octane rating. With names like “Standard," “Super," “Plus," and “Premium,” it&rs...
